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Breaking Bad: The Second Coming of Abel Ferrara

By Luke Walker

The decadent director of Bad Lieutenant and King of New York was brought down by his own dark habits. Now he's a year sober and shooting a hot new film. MORE  

The Amazing Story of Lost in Woonsocket

By Luke Walker

The director of an addiction documentary airing this weekend tells The Fix how it changed his life. MORE  

Chicken Nugget "Addict" in Peril

By Luke Walker

A 17-year-old girl who's eaten chicken nuggets almost exclusively since the age of two is rushed to hospital. MORE  

New Law May Crush Online Pharmacies

By Luke Walker

Backers claim the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act will protect communities from prescription drug abuse. Do you agree? MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 27, 2012

By Luke Walker

Colorado ballot pushes to treat pot like alcohol, Gang violence is less drug-related than previously thought, and Hollow pineapples used in international smuggling. MORE  

Republicans May Have to Mention Drugs in Florida

By Luke Walker

Drug issues will be hard for candidates to duck in a state with huge problems and harsh laws. MORE  

Angelica Cecora Launches De La Hoya Case

By Luke Walker

The Playboy model sues Oscar De La Hoya for holding her against her will after a hotel drug and sex romp. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 26, 2012

By Luke Walker

Zetas now Mexico's biggest cartel, Senate passes strict synthetic drug trafficking laws, and Half of all UK drug dealers avoid jail. MORE  

Fears For Mitt Romney's Family in Mexico

By Luke Walker

The Mexican branch of the Romney clan has reason to hope Mitt doesn't antagonize the cartels. MORE  

Just What Russia Needs: Floods of Whiskey

By Luke Walker

The alcohol-plagued nation's upcoming WTO membership will greatly increase the availability of foreign liquor. MORE  

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Drug Czar Pushes Criminal Justice Reform

Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.

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Guy Tweeting DUI Checkpoints Makes MADD Mad

"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.

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Mexican Drug Cartels Recruit in US Prisons

Prisons have become a "job fair" for aspiring drug traffickers, an inmate tells The Fix.

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Revelation: Philosophy Students Are the Druggiest

A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?

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Rare White People Stopped by NYPD More Likely to Carry Drugs

New stats underline the racial bias of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.

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Anonymous Facebook Etiquette

Don't "like" me because I'm sober in AA. And stop outing me with your clicks. Follow these five steps toward social-networking propriety.

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The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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